Honestly, sometimes I don’t want to make new friends. People are inconsistent and subject to change at any moment. And I don’t know if I’m ready for that level of rejection again. I think its a combination of my insecurities and past experiences. Let me explain, I have always been quiet and as a result found myself alone.…

The best memories I have with my father are probably the worst. At about six or seven years old, I loved going shopping with my dad. Or at least that’s what I thought he was doing. He would always tell me to sit down in the middle of the cart whenever he got done shopping while…

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Hi, I’m Shanisha – a writer who’s passionate about promoting honesty among women of color. I am a high school English teacher and current MFA candidate in creative writing. I love my family, Starbucks and Jesus.